equipment

Return Pump

Sump-to-display pump

What does Return Pump mean?

A return pump pushes water from the sump back up to the display tank. The heart of any sumped system. Common DC controllable pumps: Sicce Syncra, Reef Octopus VarioS, EcoTech Vectra, Maxspect Gyre.

How is Return Pump used in aquariums?

Size for 4-6x display volume per hour after head loss (vertical lift). Common DC controllable pumps: Sicce Syncra, Reef Octopus VarioS, EcoTech Vectra, Maxspect Gyre. DC pumps allow flow ramp-down for feeding mode.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Return Pump mean in fishkeeping?

A return pump pushes water from the sump back up to the display tank. The heart of any sumped system. Common DC controllable pumps: Sicce Syncra, Reef Octopus VarioS, EcoTech Vectra, Maxspect Gyre. DC pumps allow flow ramp-down for feeding mode.